RE: Is it an ARF or not? Define ARF
There are also those few planes in the ARC catagory, although finding them is nearly impossible. (Almost ready to cover) I'd prefer these, I can do my own color scheme, I like covering (not building), and can reinforce/check everything as needed.
anyway, I agree with the opinion ARF's are built and covered, nothing more, nothing less. I would rather have it this way for most of the planes, at least you can do your own rigging and know it is done right. (or at least my version of right! [8D])